List of Synonyms A list of synonyms & antonyms for the 100 most often used words in the English language Action Come advance, approach, arrive, near, reach Put Go depart, disappear, fade, move, proceed, recede, travel place, set, attach, establish, assign, keep, save, set aside, effect, achieve, do, build Take hold, catch, seize, grasp, win, capture, acquire, pick, choose, select, prefer, remove, steal, lift, rob, engage, bewitch, purchase, buy, retract, recall, assume, occupy, consume Make create, originate, invent, beget, form, construct, design, fabricate, manufacture, produce, build, develop, do, effect, execute, compose, perform, accomplish, earn, gain, obtain, acquire, get Break fracture, rupture, shatter, smash, wreck, crash, demolish, atomize Destroy ruin, demolish, raze, waste, kill, slay, end, extinguish Kill slay, execute, assassinate, murder, destroy, cancel, abolish Cut gash, slash, prick, nick, sever, slice, carve, cleave, slit, chop, crop, lop, reduce Fall drop, descend, plunge, topple, tumble Fly soar, hover, flit, wing, flee, waft, glide, coast, skim, sail, cruise Decide determine, settle, choose, resolve Run dash, escape, elope, flee, hasten, hurry, race, rush, speed, sprint Hurry rush, run, speed, race, hasten, urge, accelerate, bustle Hide conceal, cover, mask, cloak, camouflage, screen, shroud, veil Move plod, go, creep, crawl, inch, poke, drag, toddle, shuffle, trot, dawdle, walk, traipse, mosey, jog, plug, trudge, slump, lumber, trail, lag, run, sprint, trip, bound, hotfoot, high-tail, streak, stride, tear, breeze, whisk, rush, dash, dart, bolt, fling, scamper, scurry, skedaddle, scoot, scuttle, scramble, race, chase, hasten, hurry, hump, gallop, lope, accelerate, stir, budge, travel, wander, roam, journey, trek, ride, spin, slip, glide, slide, slither, coast, flow, sail, saunter, hobble, amble, stagger, paddle, slouch, prance, straggle, meander, perambulate, waddle, wobble, pace, swagger, promenade, lunge Do execute, enact, carry out, finish, conclude, effect, accomplish, achieve, attain Have hold, possess, own, contain, acquire, gain, maintain, believe, bear, beget, occupy, absorb, fill, enjoy Help aid, assist, support, encourage, back, wait on, attend, serve, relieve, succor, benefit, befriend, abet Use employ, utilize, exhaust, spend, expend, consume, exercise Mark Get acquire, obtain, secure, procure, gain, fetch, find, score, accumulate, win, earn, rep, catch, net, bag, derive, collect, gather, glean, pick up, accept, come by, regain, salvage label, tag, price, ticket, impress, effect, trace, imprint, stamp, brand, sign, note, heed, notice, designate Plan plot, scheme, design, draw, map, diagram, procedure, arrangement, intention, device, contrivance, method, way, blueprint Show display, exhibit, present, note, point to, indicate, explain, reveal, prove, demonstrate, expose Keep hold, retain, withhold, preserve, maintain, sustain, support List of Synonyms | Download Available From http://www.smart-words.org/list-of-synonyms/ Page of Antonyms Begin start, open, launch, initiate, commence, inaugurate, originate End stop, finish, terminate, conclude, close, halt, cessation, discontinuance, cease, halt, stay, pause, discontinue, conclude, finish, quit Big large, enormous, huge, immense, gigantic, vast, colossal, gargantuan, sizable, grand, great, tall, substantial, mammoth, astronomical, ample, broad, expansive, spacious, stout, tremendous, titanic, mountainous Little small, tiny, diminutive, shrimp, runt, miniature, puny, exiguous, dinky, cramped, limited, itsy-bitsy, microscopic, slight, petite, minute New fresh, unique, original, unusual, novel, modern, current, recent Old feeble, frail, ancient, weak, aged, used, worn, dilapidated, ragged, faded, brokendown, former, old-fashioned, outmoded, passe, veteran, mature, venerable, primitive, traditional, archaic, conventional, customary, stale, musty, obsolete, extinct False wrong, fake, fraudulent, counterfeit, spurious, untrue, unfounded, erroneous, deceptive, groundless, fallacious, incorrect, inaccurate, mistaken, erroneous, improper, unsuitable True right, accurate, proper, precise, exact, valid, genuine, real, actual, trusty, steady, loyal, dependable, sincere, staunch, correct, accurate, factual, true, good, just, honest, upright, lawful, moral, proper, suitable, apt, legal, fair Fast quick, rapid, speedy, fleet, hasty, snappy, mercurial, swiftly, rapidly, quickly, snappily, speedily, lickety-split, posthaste, hastily, expeditiously, like a flash Slow unhurried, gradual, leisurely, late, behind, tedious, slack List of Synonyms | Download Available From http://www.smart-words.org/list-of-synonyms/ Cool chilly, cold, frosty, wintry, icy, frigid Hot feverish, warm, heated, sweltering, torrid, equatorial, tropical, erotic, passionate, spicy, peppery, pungent, sharp tangy, tart, fiery, flaming, sizzling, charged, burning, seared, chafed´, inflamed, irritated, red, smarting, stinging Quiet silent, still, soundless, mute, tranquil, peaceful, calm, restful, hushed, inaudible reticent, reserved, taciturn, secretive, uncommunicative, tightlipped Noisy loudly, earsplitting, stentorian, strident, clamorous, boisterous, clangorous, deafening, roisterous, uproarious, pandemoniac All complete, entire, full, gross, outright, perfect, total, utter, whole, any, complete, every, sum, totality, each and every, every bit of, bar none, every single, everything, everyone None nothing, nobody, no one, zero, zilch, no one at all, no part, not a bit, not a soul, not a thing, not any, not anyone, not anything, not one, nonexistent, null nadir, nil, naught, void, nada, blank, nix Normal daily, traditional, familiar, routine, proper, ordinary, typical, everyday, usual, commonplace, natural, classic, standard, general, bona fide, established, habitual, orthodox, prevalent, run-of-the-mill, timehonored, unvarying, average, conventional, customary, common, regular, gardenvariety, household, plain, simple, balanced Strange abnormal, aberrant, anomalous, bent, bizarre, deviant, queer, eccentric, freakish, fanatical, odd, eerie, peculiar, weird, unorthodox, nonstandard, atypical, different, irregular, nonconforming, offbeat, unusual, extraordinary, insane, irrational, disorderly, rare, exceptional, extreme, outlandish Page of Feelings Anger enrage, infuriate, arouse, nettle, exasperate, inflame, madden Angry mad, furious, enraged, excited, wrathful, indignant, exasperated, aroused, inflamed Calm quiet, peaceful, still, tranquil, mild, serene, smooth, composed, collected, unruffled, level-headed, unexcited, detached, aloof Eager keen, fervent, enthusiastic, involved, interested, alive to Fear fright, dread, terror, alarm, dismay, anxiety, scare, awe, horror, panic, apprehension Happy pleased, contented, satisfied, delighted, elated, joyful, cheerful, ecstatic, jubilant, gay, tickled, gratified, glad, blissful Hate despise, loathe, detest, abhor, disfavor, dislike, disapprove, abominate Love like, admire, esteem, fancy, care for, cherish, adore, treasure, worship, appreciate, savor Moody temperamental, changeable, shorttempered, glum, morose, sullen, mopish, irritable, testy, peevish, fretful, spiteful, sulky, touchy Sad miserable, uncomfortable, wretched, heart-broken, unfortunate, poor, downhearted, sorrowful, depressed, dejected, melancholy, glum, gloomy, dismal, discouraged, unhappy Scared afraid, frightened, alarmed, terrified, panicked, fearful, unnerved, insecure, timid, shy, skittish, jumpy, disquieted, worried, vexed, troubled, disturbed, horrified, terrorized, shocked, petrified, haunted, timorous, shrinking, stupefied, paralyzed, stunned, apprehensive Dull boring, tiring,, tiresome, uninteresting, slow, dumb, stupid, unimaginative, lifeless, dead, insensible, tedious, wearisome, listless, expressionless, plain, monotonous, humdrum, dreary Fat stout, corpulent, fleshy, beefy, paunchy, plump, full, rotund, tubby, pudgy, chubby, chunky, burly, bulky, elephantine Gross improper, rude, coarse, indecent, crude, vulgar, outrageous, extreme, grievous, shameful, uncouth, obscene, low Lazy indolent, slothful, idle, inactive, sluggish Trouble distress, anguish, anxiety, worry, wretchedness, pain, danger, peril, disaster, grief, misfortune, difficulty, concern, pains, inconvenience, exertion, effort Ugly hideous, frightful, frightening, shocking, horrible, unpleasant, monstrous, terrifying, gross, grisly, ghastly, horrid, unsightly, plain, homely, evil, repulsive, repugnant, gruesome Negative Awful dreadful, terrible, abominable, bad, poor Bad evil, immoral, wicked, corrupt, sinful, depraved, rotten, contaminated, spoiled, tainted, harmful, injurious, unfavorable, defective, inferior, imperfect, substandard, faulty, disagreeable, unpleasant, cross, nasty, irascible, horrible, atrocious, outrageous, scandalous, infamous, wrong, noxious, sinister, putrid, snide, deplorable, dismal, gross, heinous, nefarious, base, obnoxious, detestable, despicable, contemptible, foul, rank, ghastly, execrable Crooked bent, twisted, curved, hooked, zigzag Dangerous perilous, hazardous, risky, uncertain, unsafe Dilemma quandary, dilemma, pickle, problem, plight, spot, scrape, jam, predicament Hurt damage, harm, injure, wound, distress, afflict, pain Dark shadowy, unlit, murky, gloomy, dim, dusky, shaded, sunless, black, dismal, sad List of Synonyms | Download Available From http://www.smart-words.org/list-of-synonyms/ Page of Positive Amazing incredible, unbelievable, improbable, fabulous, wonderful, fantastic, astonishing, astounding, extraordinary Funny humorous, amusing, droll, comic, comical, laughable, silly Good excellent, fine, superior, wonderful, marvelous, qualified, suited, suitable, apt, proper, capable, generous, kindly, friendly, gracious, obliging, pleasant, agreeable, pleasurable, satisfactory, well-behaved, obedient, honorable, reliable, trustworthy, safe, favorable, profitable, advantageous, righteous, expedient, helpful, valid, genuine, ample, salubrious, estimable, beneficial, splendid, great, noble, worthy, first-rate, top-notch, grand, sterling, superb, respectable, edifying Great noteworthy, worthy, distinguished, remarkable, grand, considerable, powerful, much, mighty Playful mischievous, prankish, naughty, roguish, waggish, impish, sportive Neat clean, orderly, tidy, trim, dapper, natty, smart, elegant, well-organized, super, desirable, spruce, shipshape, well-kept, shapely Popular well-liked, approved, accepted, favorite, celebrated, common, current Look gaze, see, glance, watch, survey, study, seek, search for, peek, peep, glimpse, stare, contemplate, examine, gape, ogle, scrutinize, inspect, leer, behold, observe, view, witness, perceive, spy, sight, discover, notice, recognize, peer, eye, gawk, peruse, explore Story tale, myth, legend, fable, yarn, account, narrative, chronicle, epic, sage, anecdote, record, memoir Think judge, deem, assume, believe, consider, contemplate, reflect, mediate Beautiful pretty, lovely, handsome, attractive, gorgeous, dazzling, splendid, magnificent, comely, fair, ravishing, graceful, elegant, fine, exquisite, aesthetic, pleasing, shapely, delicate, stunning, glorious, heavenly, resplendent, radiant, glowing, blooming, sparkling Brave courageous, fearless, dauntless, intrepid, plucky, daring, heroic, valorous, audacious, bold, gallant, valiant, doughty, mettlesome Bright shining, shiny, gleaming, brilliant, sparkling, shimmering, radiant, vivid, colorful, lustrous, luminous, incandescent, intelligent, knowing, quick-witted, smart, intellectual Delicious savory, delectable, appetizing, luscious, scrumptious, palatable, delightful, enjoyable, toothsome, exquisite Enjoy Famous appreciate, delight in, be pleased, indulge in, luxuriate in, bask in, relish, devour, savor, like well-known, renowned, celebrated, famed, eminent, illustrious, distinguished, noted, notorious Descriptive Describe portray, characterize, picture, narrate, relate, recount, represent, report, record Difference disagreement, inequity, contrast, dissimilarity, incompatibility Explain elaborate, clarify, define, interpret, justify, account for Tell disclose, reveal, show, expose, uncover, relate, narrate, inform, advise, explain, divulge, declare, command, order, bid, recount, repeat Idea thought, concept, conception, notion, understanding, opinion, plan, view, belief List of Synonyms | Download Available From http://www.smart-words.org/list-of-synonyms/ Page of Talk / Speech Answer reply, respond, retort, acknowledge Ask question, inquire of, seek information from, put a question to, demand, request, expect, inquire, query, interrogate, examine, quiz Cry shout, yell, yowl, scream, roar, bellow, weep, wail, sob, bawl Mean add up to, affect, be important, be of value, be substantive, carry weight, connote, count, denote, express, imply, intend, involve, signify, spell, stand for, suggest, value, weigh in Say/Tell inform, notify, advise, relate, recount, narrate, explain, reveal, disclose, divulge, declare, command, order, bid, enlighten, instruct, insist, teach, train, direct, issue, remark, converse, speak, affirm, suppose, utter, negate, express, verbalize, voice, articulate, pronounce, deliver, convey, impart, assert, state, allege, mutter, mumble, whisper, sigh, exclaim, yell, sing, yelp, snarl, hiss, grunt, snort, roar, bellow, thunder, boom, scream, shriek, screech, squawk, whine, philosophize, stammer, stutter, lisp, drawl, jabber, protest, announce, swear, vow, content, assure, deny, dispute Unsorted Somewhat a little, sort of, kind of, a bit, relatively, slightly, moderately, to some extent / degree , reasonably, partially, more or less, not much rather, quite, fairly, by a long shot, by far, rather, significantly, well Somehow in a way, virtually, to a certain extent, in some measure, to some extent, to a certain degree, quasi, in a manner of speaking, effectively anyhow, anyway, anywise, by hook or by crook, another, howsoever, in any way, somehow or other, someway, by some means Definite certain, sure, positive, determined, clear, distinct, obvious Fair just, impartial, unbiased, objective, unprejudiced, honest List of Synonyms | Download Available From http://www.smart-words.org/list-of-synonyms/ Important necessary, vital, critical, indispensable, valuable, essential, significant, primary, principal, considerable, famous, distinguished, notable, well-known Interesting fascinating, engaging, sharp, keen, bright, intelligent, animated, spirited, attractive, inviting, intriguing, provocative, thoughtprovoking, challenging, inspiring, involving, moving, titillating, tantalizing, exciting, entertaining, piquant, lively, racy, spicy, engrossing, absorbing, consuming, gripping, arresting, enthralling, spellbinding, curious, captivating, enchanting, bewitching, appealing Part portion, share, piece, allotment, section, fraction, fragment Place space, area, spot, plot, region, location, situation, position, residence, dwelling, set, site, station, status, state Page of ... gloomy, dim, dusky, shaded, sunless, black, dismal, sad List of Synonyms | Download Available From http://www.smart-words.org /list- of- synonyms/ Page of Positive Amazing incredible, unbelievable, improbable,... unhurried, gradual, leisurely, late, behind, tedious, slack List of Synonyms | Download Available From http://www.smart-words.org /list- of- synonyms/ Cool chilly, cold, frosty, wintry, icy, frigid... command, order, bid, recount, repeat Idea thought, concept, conception, notion, understanding, opinion, plan, view, belief List of Synonyms | Download Available From http://www.smart-words.org /list- of- synonyms/